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Patient All Smiles with New Dentures
Sarah Ibbitson has had bad teeth since she was a kid. After years of struggling with painful, ill-fitting dentures, Sarah came to the UConn School of Dental Medicine where new digitally-produced and reasonably-priced dentures have given her the smile she always hoped for.
UConn Health Minute: Imaging Innovation
An innovative imaging system now offered at UConn Health is leading to improved diagnosis and treatment for patients with complex musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Hardeep Singh, comprehensive spine surgeon at UConn Health, describes how the system is used.
Pinnacle of Performance: Strengthen Your Golf Game
Episode 1 of Pinnacle of Performance focuses on one of the most common – lower back injuries – and the steps you can take to stay healthy as well as improve your game.
UConn Health Minute: Lung Cancer Treatment
Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer for both men and women but as UConn Health thoracic surgeon Dustin Walters explains, patient outcomes can be improved with early screening and advanced treatment options.
UConn Health Minute: Travel Tips
Up to half of travelers can experience a medical illness when abroad. Dr. Kevin Dieckhaus, director of Travel Medicine at UConn Health, says some simple precautions can help you stay healthy during your trip.
UConn Health Minute: Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is a major cancer killer but as UConn Health colorectal surgeon Dr. Alyson Cunningham explains, it is preventable with regular screenings and lifestyle changes.
UConn Health Minute: Aging Eyes
It’s painless but irreversible. A stroke of the optic nerve is a common type of vision loss as you age. But as UConn Health neuro-ophthalmologist Carolyne Riehle tells us, preventive care can help save your sight.
UConn Health Minute: Delaying Dementia
It’s estimated one in 10 older Americans suffers from dementia but there are lifestyle changes you can make to help delay the onset of dementia.
UConn Health Minute: Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder pain is a common complaint. There are many treatment options to help fix the problem but for some, the pain and lack of motion will require a shoulder replacement. Dr. Corey Dwyer, UConn Health orthopedic surgeon, explains when a shoulder replacement may be the best option.
Providing Care Beyond Borders
Spearheaded by a UConn Health medical student, more than 30 medical providers brought specialty and primary care to residents of the Dominican Republic